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Cherwell District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Cherwell District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
18,239Searchable applications
1,490Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 15,008 approved or refused records
1,418Refused applications

13,590 approved · 1,418 refused · 665 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 2015 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas60 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Prior Approval Granted26/00095/TEL56

    20m high slim-line monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes, 2 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 3 no. Remote Radio Units (RRUs) and 4 no. Paving slabs

    Street Record Camp Road Upper Heyford

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  2. Not Proceeded With21/00485/CCE

    Confirmation of compliance of discharge of conditions for 12/01216/F

    Land At Launton Road Bicester

    Received 11 Feb 2021
  3. Application Permitted23/01290/LB

    Variation of Conditions 2 (plans) and 8 (proposed windows/doors) of 22/03704/LB - require rewording due to minor changes in design and type of occupancy/use

    Manor Farm Hethe Road Hardwick Bicester OX27 8SS

    Received 15 May 2023
  4. Application Permitted22/00279/F

    Alterations to roof, chimneys and guttering of main house. Re-pointing. Replacement single storey extension

    North Aston Hall St Marys Walk North Aston OX25 6AA

    Received 26 Jan 2022
  5. Application Permitted21/02707/TCA

    T3 x Willow - Fell and treat stump.

    1A Merton Street Banbury OX16 4RP

    Received 6 Aug 2021
  6. Application Permitted25/01565/LB

    Internal alterations including removal of existing shower/bath and replace with a shower; installation of a new kitchen; removal and replacement of existing modern vinyl and sheet floor coverings throughout; removal and replacement of bathroom wall tiles; internal decorations throughout; electrical alterations for new sockets and outlets to accommodate the proposed layout of the new kitchen installation; minor adaption of the existing waste drainage for the shower and hot and cold water services for the new sanitaryware to the shower room and localised plaster repairs in lime plaster

    2 Alms House Cottages Horton Hill Horton Cum Studley OX33 1BA

    Received 12 Jun 2025
  7. Application Permitted21/00344/F

    Pool house for use with an outdoor swimming pool.

    The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Fringford OX27 8DX

    Received 1 Feb 2021
  8. Application Permitted25/00231/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (mitigation strategy - swifts), 5 (external materials - porch canopy), 6 (external materials) and 7 (method statement - chimney and buttress) of 24/01207/F

    The Old Barn Cottage Goose Lane Bodicote OX15 4BY

    Received 8 Oct 2024
  9. Application Permitted25/01188/TCA

    Monterey Cypress - fell because it is causing damage to the neighbours property and its causing undue stress. It is on a very narrow driveway so there isn't a natural place to replant in the same place, I suggest planting a cherry tree in the main garden. Page: Additional information

    The Pathways 25 East Street Fritwell Bicester OX27 7PX

    Received 9 May 2025
  10. Application Permitted23/03584/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 6 (removal of staining method statement) 21/02816/LB

    Wardington Manor Thorpe Road Wardington Oxfordshire OX17 1SW

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  11. Application Permitted26/01819/F

    Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 24/01759/F - To introduce AC to Stable Loft and adjust the main vehicular gate

    Wardington Manor Thorpe Road Wardington Oxfordshire OX17 1SW

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  12. Application Permitted24/03312/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 6 (potential contaminative uses) and 7 (comprehensive intrusive investigation) of 24/01353/Q56

    Home Farm Crow Lane Great Bourton Oxfordshire OX17 1RL

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  13. Application Permitted26/01640/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (external lighting) of 25/02293/ADV

    Finderskeepers Lhs Ground Floor Packington House 3-4 Horse Fair Banbury OX16 0AA

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  14. Application Permitted25/02325/NMA

    Amendments to the approved parameters including the development zone, highways and access land, public open space and associated attenuation (proposed as non-material amendment to 23/00853/OUT)

    Land East Of Warwick Road Drayton Warwick Road Banbury

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  15. Application Permitted20/03060/LB

    Repairs to (including partial rebuild of) abutment walls and approach walls of Wolvercote Lift Bridge (no. 233). In addition, a cable duct will be laid in preparation for conversion of bridge to remote hydraulic operation.

    Tilting Bridge 233 Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Dukes Cut Oxford Canal Western By Pass Road Gosford

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  16. Application Permitted24/02927/F

    Change of Use of existing buildings to mixed use of dwellinghouse, boutique hotel including dining, and administration/display spaces

    Merton Grounds Farm Langford Lane Merton OX25 2NS

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  17. Application Permitted21/00460/F

    First-floor extension, dormer extension and installation of 1 no. rooflight

    Barley Malt Barn Whitelands Farm Vendee Drive Bicester OX26 1AX

    Received 5 Feb 2021
  18. Application Permitted24/01205/F

    Erection of a rear conservatory

    53 Buckingham Road Bicester OX26 3EY

    Received 1 May 2024
  19. Application Permitted25/00067/TCA

    Please see attached tree survey

    The Rectory Alchester Road Chesterton OX26 1UW

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  20. Preapp Response Sent22/01090/M106

    To vary the S106 Agreement in regards to shared ownership units belonging to Sage Housing Limited at Longford Park

    Longford Park Parcel F Adjacent To Bankside Banbury

    Received 11 Apr 2022
  21. Application Permitted22/00041/F

    Two storey rear extension

    50 Hightown Road Banbury OX16 9BT

    Received 7 Jan 2022
  22. Application Permitted26/00324/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 5 (Phasing Plan) of 23/01233/OUT

    OS Parcel 4347 East Of Pipal Cottage Oxford Road Kidlington

    Received 5 Feb 2026
  23. Application Permitted22/02868/F

    Erection of a two storey side extension

    6 School Row School View Banbury OX16 4SR

    Received 21 Sept 2022
  24. Application Refused23/00363/TEL56

    The installation of a 15m high slim-line monopole, supporting 6 no antennas, 1no wraparound equipment cabinet at the base of the monopole, 1no equipment cabinet, 1no electric meter cabinets, 1no transmission cabinet and ancillary development thereto

    Land South Of Garages The Firs Wroxton

    Received 9 Feb 2023

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Cherwell District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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